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Percs, lortab and Somas
Since i didn't write how long i've been taking these drugs. I started taking them about 3 years ago. I was taking them for back pain. I use that excuse all the time. But i know now that i'm just addicted to them. Being on these drugs has caused me alot of depression and has put a strain on my marriage. My Dr. says i'm defeating my purpose of taking anti-depressants when i'm taking 15-20 percs and about 15 Somas per day. She's right. I'm so tired of taking them that i'm at a place where i realize i just need to stop... I'm just afraid that i'll go back to them.
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Instead of being afraid of going back on them be more afraid of what will happen if you continue them. Being positive during this time will help you. Dont let fear keep you down. Aftercare is very vital to our success in recovery. You can do this and we will be right there to support you...........sara
I sooo agree with ZJILLIAN about.. in that sometimes the pain madication is making the pain worse....I found that after I got OFF the Norco my PAIN was LESS.. and that I could LIVE with it.. It just takes some time...
Thanks for the further information.
One thought is to come up with some really good pain assessment and management. To figure out what helps, and what doesn't. Depression is so complicated and chronic pain alone is enough in itself to push you into that black hole.
There is a pain management forum on MedHelp you could give that a look too. There are also people on this site in your situation, some have found that the pain medication was making the pain worse. Read the other posts on this site.
It seems to me that what you are trying to do makes a lot of sense. To get back to point zero with your pain meds, get through withdrawal, and see where you are. I think it also helps with the marriage because it makes things manageable when there is a plan in place, a direction. The partner always feels so helpless and then frustrated.
Keep posting you have come to a good place.
One thought is to come up with some really good pain assessment and management. To figure out what helps, and what doesn't. Depression is so complicated and chronic pain alone is enough in itself to push you into that black hole.
There is a pain management forum on MedHelp you could give that a look too. There are also people on this site in your situation, some have found that the pain medication was making the pain worse. Read the other posts on this site.
It seems to me that what you are trying to do makes a lot of sense. To get back to point zero with your pain meds, get through withdrawal, and see where you are. I think it also helps with the marriage because it makes things manageable when there is a plan in place, a direction. The partner always feels so helpless and then frustrated.
Keep posting you have come to a good place.
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